ADJECTIVE

führend/ˈfyːʁənt/leading; prominent; foremost

führend is a German adjective that means leading, prominent, or foremost. It is pronounced /ˈfyːʁənt/.

Definitions

1.occupying a leading or top position in a field or group(status/position)

a.being among the most important or influential

Er ist ein führender Wissenschaftler auf seinem Gebiet.—He is a leading scientist in his field.

2.exerting guidance or control(guiding/controlling)

a.providing direction or leadership

Die führende Partei gewann die Wahl erneut.—The leading party won the election again.

Adjective Forms

Positiveführend

Frequently asked questions

What does "führend" mean in English?
"führend" means leading, prominent, or foremost. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "führend"?
"führend" is pronounced /ˈfyːʁənt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "führend"?
"führend" is a adjective in German.

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